Ōtaki, Chiba facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ōtaki
大多喜町
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Ōtaki Castle
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Location of Ōtaki in Chiba Prefecture
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 Ōtaki
Location in Japan
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| Country |  Japan |
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| Region | Kanto | ||
| Prefecture | Chiba Prefecture | ||
| District | Isumi District | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 129.87 km2 (50.14 sq mi) | ||
| Population
(December 1, 2015)
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| • Total | 9,676 | ||
| • Density | 74.5/km2 (193/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time) | ||
| - Tree | Sakura | ||
| Phone number | 0470-82-2111 | ||
| Address | 93 Ōtaki, Ōtaki-machi, Chiba-ken 298-0292 | ||
Ōtaki (大多喜町, Ōtaki-machi) is a town in Isumi District, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Ōtaki is at the middle of the Bōsō Peninsula. The town was the home of general Honda Tadakatsu during the Edo period (1603 – 1868). He built a large castle, Ōtaki Castle. The town had a population of about 10,412 (April 2012). The total area the town is 129.83 km².
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Geography
Ōtaki is at the center of the Bōsō Peninsula. Ōtaki has many hills, small mountains, and forestss. 70% of Ōtaki is covered by forest. Two rivers flow through the town: the Isumi River and the Yōrō River.
Neighboring towns
- Ichihara
- Kimitsu
- Katsuura
- Kamogawa
- Isumi City
- Mutsuzawa
- Chōnan
Ōtaki Castle
Honda Tadakatsu built Ōtaki Castle on a hill in 1590. His samurai and many citizens built houses below the castle. The castle burned in 1842. A replica (copy) of the castle was built in 1975. A small museum is inside the castle.
Transportation
Railways
- Isumi Railway
- Kominato Railway
Roads
- Japan National Route 297, to Ichihara or Tateyama
- Japan National Route 465, to Mobara or Futtsu
Images for kids
-
20px]] Isumi Railway - [[Isumi Line
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Yōrō Ravine
See also
In Spanish: Ōtaki (Chiba) para niños
